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City of Torrington press release regarding electricity transmission costs

City of Torrington Press Released dated September 30, 2026  The recent drastic increase in transmission costs for our electricity has been a frustrating event for the City of …

How Go Goshen’s Progress Program turns a quarter-cent into community projects

When the Torrington Tigers needed a new scoreboard at Dean Bullock Field, the money came from several places, including a sales tax that Goshen County shoppers pay on everyday purchases. That tax funds Go Goshen’s Progress Program, which has quietly put money into projects in every corner of the county for nearly two decades.
Sisters Ashley La Rue, left, and Sondra Ellis co-own Three Little Diamonds Christian Athletic Center in Torrington, which offers gymnastics, tumbling and cheer for athletes ages 5 to 17.

Three Little Diamonds builds confidence, community in Torrington

At Three Little Diamonds Christian Athletic Center, kids cartwheel across the mat and cheerleaders rise high overhead as athletes ages 5 to 17 learn gymnastics, tumbling and cheer. No experience is required. Ashley La Rue opened the gym two years ago, and her older sister, Sondra Ellis, came aboard this year to expand the program. La Rue, a gymnast growing up, had been driving to Scottsbluff to coach. She decided the money was better spent on mats of her own. The center operates out of the gym at Bethel Baptist Church, 2980 E. D St.
Students and faculty settle onto tailgates and lawn chairs at the Southeast homecoming bonfire Sept. 24.

Southeast High School packs homecoming week with pep rally, bonfire and royalty

Southeast High School filled homecoming week with dress-up days, class competitions, a bonfire and a dance, capped by the crowning of the 2026 homecoming royalty.
Sports
Senior Charlotte Speckner goes up for a kill during the fourth set against Mitchell at the cross-border rivalry game in Lingle on Thursday, September 25. Speckner was a dominating force for the Lady Doggers on offense. Also pictured, far right, is senior Addi Wilkins.

Lady Doggers defeat Mitchell

The LFL Lady Doggers turned the tables with a big win against Mitchell at home on Thursday.

Freshman Maddox Sorensen celebrates a touchdown during the September 25 Homecoming game against the Upton Bobcats. Sorensen caught four passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Also pictured is senior Connor Coxbill, left.
The Southeast Cyclones fought hard against the Upton Bobcats for Homecoming Week on Friday.
Sophomore Lola Hughes, left, sets the ball up for fellow sophomore Allison Botters, center, and freshman Giulia Ribeiro, right, during the home opener against LCCC on Friday, September 25. Hughes delivered 19 assists for the Lady Lancers during three sets versus the Lady Thunderbirds.
The EWC Lady Lancers opened conference play with a sweep of LCCC at the home-opener on Friday.
Senior Aftyn Hager prepares to volley a serve by her opponent at the 2026 tennis state championships in Gillette from September 24-26. Hager represented Torrington High School in the girls' No. 1 singles.
The Torrington High School tennis team wrapped the 2026 season with solid performances at state in Gillette.
Sophomore Asher Mattis leaps up to intercept an attempted pass by Newcastle during the September 25 away game.
The THS Blazers returned to the "win" category with a decisive conference victory against Newcastle.

THS goes undefeated on weekend

Junior Kaynie Hackbarth, left, and sophomore Atana Walter, center, defend the net against Buffalo during the September 25 away game. Walter collected six blocks for the Lady Blazers versus Buffalo and Hackbarth one. Also pictured is senior Macauley McIntosh, far right.

The THS Lady Blazers punched in an undefeated weekend against 3A rivals from the Northeast.

Harriers hit marks in Glenrock

Freshman Seriah Boggess, front, and junior Cate Kinberg, back, run up a hill at the Glenrock cross-country meet on Friday, September 25. Kinberg finished 18th in the girls

The Torrington High School cross-country athletes continued to hit their marks at the Glenrock XC Invite on Friday.

EWC rodeo competes at Sheridan

EWC junior Trey Shadlock, pictured at the UW rodeo in last spring, placed fourth in the short-go and average in saddle bronc riding at the Sheridan rodeo from September 25-27.

The EWC rodeo team posted solid performances at the Sheridan rodeo over the weekend.

Doggers continue to battle adversity

Junior DeAngelo Gann, left and photographed at the home game against Upton, was the primary ball carrier for LFL during the second half of the away game against Pine Bluffs on September 24. Also pictured is junior Dutch Ogburn making a block and senior Nathan Lira in back.

The LFL Doggers continue to battle adversity as the regular football season progresses.

SE triumphs over Moorcroft

Senior Lyla Wernsman bumps the ball up during the Homecoming Week game against Moorcroft on Friday, September 25. Wernsman played libero for the Lady Cyclones versus the Lady Wolves and tallied 13 serve receptions and 12 digs.

The Southeast Lady Cyclones scored a big conference victory against Moorcroft for Homecoming Week.

Obituaries
Marilyn Louise Punke
Marilyn Louise Punke June 25, 1941 - September 19, 2026 Marilyn Louise Punke, born Marilyn Hoecker, died 19 September 2026 (age 85) after fighting a brave battle against cancer. Marilyn lived a …
Evon Rene Law (Dicken)
Evon Rene Law (Dicken) April 19, 1962 – September 11, 2026 Evon Rene Law (Dicken) passed on September 11, 2026. The daughter of Lyle and Judy Walker, she graduated from Torrington High …
Patrick J. Dooley
Patrick J. Dooley April 15, 1954 - August 22, 2026 Patrick J. Dooley passed away at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, on August 22, 2026, after battling …
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Community

Torrington to host aerobatic competition over Memorial Day weekend

TORRINGTON   – Pilots from across the country will converge on Torrington Municipal Airport this Memorial Day weekend for the second annual Torrington Tailslide AcroRodeo, a sanctioned …

Board approves county-wide wrestling combination

TORRINGTON   – The Goshen County School District Board of Trustees approved combining all high school wrestling programs into a single county-wide team Tuesday night, capping a lengthy public …

Canvas data breach affects GCSD students, staff

TORRINGTON   – Goshen County School District No. 1 is alerting students and staff to two data security breaches involving Canvas, the district’s online learning platform, after its parent …

Community theater, EWC to host youth theatre workshop

TORRINGTON   – Goshen Community Theater and Eastern Wyoming College Community Education are teaming up to offer a youth theatre workshop this summer, culminating in a performance timed to the …
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Flowers on the Farm brings late-summer color to Ellis’ Harvest Home

Sunflowers fill the field at Ellis’ Harvest Home during the farm’s third year of Flowers on the Farm. The event offers a more laid-back experience than the farm’s busy pumpkin season.
LINGLE – Rows of sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and other colorful blooms are welcoming visitors back to Ellis’ Harvest Home as the farm begins its third year of Flowers on the Farm.
Wyoming news

State, federal funding secured for collapsed Wyoming irrigation tunnel repair

GOSHEN COUNTY   – Construction crews are actively rebuilding the Fort Laramie Canal tunnels nearly seven years after a catastrophic collapse disrupted water delivery to thousands of acres of …

Wyoming National Guard 1st history book launch ceremony set for May 21

The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m. , May 21, 2026, at the Blue Community Events Center, Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne. Maj. Gen. Greg Porter will host the event, with Gov. Mark Gordon attending as the honored guest. The ceremony will include remarks, and an overview of the book by author Dr. Mark W. Johnson in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (Wyoming National Guard Historical Society photo)

CHEYENNE   – The Wyoming National Guard Historical Society will hold a formal launch ceremony for Cowboy Soldiers: The History of the Wyoming National Guard, Volume 1, 1870-1945, at 11 a.m., …

Wyoming Veterans Commission seeks applicants for five commissioner vacancies

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Veterans Commission announced it will have five commissioner vacancies effective June 30, across multiple judicial districts throughout the state. Openings are …

Fraudulent court notice circulating in Wyoming, police warn

A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice circulating across Wyoming claims recipients face immediate legal consequences for outstanding traffic violations. The Cheyenne Police Department has confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency.

TORRINGTON – A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice designed to pressure recipients into making payments or surrendering personal information is circulating across Wyoming, prompting warnings …

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Public Notice No. 9797
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE NO. 2026-CV-0000080 STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss. COUNTY OF GOSHEN ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ) RALPH EDWARD BORCHERS ) ) Deceased. ) NOTICE OF AFFIDAVIT AND APPLICATION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
Public Notice No. 9796
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Viktorin and Warren. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Estes and Deputy City Clerk Servantez. Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Public Notice No. 9792
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given for the application of Glen Shirley as provided under Section, 17, for the City of Torrington. Applicant is applying for a Variance to the allowable square footage of the lot for the addition of an unattached garage. From the allowable 700 Sq. Ft. to 912 Sq. Ft. Street Address is: 2818 East B Street Zone District currently is R-3 Legal Description Tract 23 North Torrington Subdivision
Public Notice No. 9791
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given regarding the application of City of Torrington as provided under Section, 17, for the City of Torrington. Applicants are submitting a Petition for a Preliminary Plat acting as a Final Plat for “West 29th Avenue Subdivision”. Street Address is: 768 West 29th Avenue Zone District currently is I-2 & R-3
Public Notice No. 9795
PUBLIC NOTICE Jul '25 - Jun 26 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Charges for services 501,673.40 Collection charges 109,460.98 Contract Housing 490,971.00 Grant Income 456,097.01
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Ellis' Harvest Home's Music on the Farm event Saturday drew its biggest crowd since the event began, according to Dan Ellis, who runs the farm with his son Zack and wife Cheryl. “We were pretty pleased with it. Pretty good turnout — the best one we've had since the first year we've done it,” Ellis said.
Trail Elementary families gathered Tuesday evening for a Title I Family Night themed “Get in the Game: Data,” combining a presentation on student data with an evening of outdoor yard games. Title I is a federal program that provides additional funding to schools with a high number of students from low-income families, supporting resources such as reading and math intervention specialists and family engagement events like this one. The event, held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., included a presentation for families on how to interpret AimsWeb data reports sent home about their students, as well as an overview of the school's intervention structure. Afterward, families headed outside for yard games including cornhole, giant Jenga, Connect 4, ladder golf and other outdoor activities, with several game sets given away in a drawing at the end of the night.

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Re-zone of land ahead of rumored data center passed by initial committee

PLATTE COUNTY – The Platte County Planning & Zoning board held a public hearing last week to make a decision regarding the rezoning of over 5,000 acres of private land currently zoned for RAM …

Shepherd joins American Angus Association

VETERAN – Brittney Shepherd of Veteran has become a new member of the American Angus Association, according to CEO Mark McCully of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. …

Local man killed in head-on collision

TORRINGTON – A local father and husband was killed in a head-on collision Sunday, leaving his wife and three children to face an uncertain future without their primary provider. Andrew …

City switches online bill payment system

TORRINGTON – The City of Torrington is transitioning from Payment Service Network to Caselle for its online bill payment system, officials announced Monday. The current PSN system will be …

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